The best way to explore Goeree-Overflakkee is on two wheels. Discover the cycle junction network and various themed routes that wind their way across the island. Cycle through dune areas, vast polders and woods, over dykes, and enjoy the most beautiful nature reserves. Interested in history? Learn about the island’s wartime history whilst cycling. Prefer to work up a sweat? Then choose a challenging MTB route. On Goeree-Overflakkee, there are few reasons not to get on your bike.
Get on those pedals - Explore the island by bike? Enjoy wide views, visit old villages and unwind on a terrace along the way.
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Fun places to recharge
Fun places to recharge
Combine the useful with the pleasant and find a nice charging point for your bike.
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On the other side
On the other side
If you promise to coe back, you don't have to stay on the island.
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Rent a bike
Rent a bike
Don't have the option of bringing your own bike?
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Cycling with endless views
Do you like views over water? Then take the Ooltgensplaat cycling route. This route takes you past various beautiful waterfront spots in about 44 kilometres. Bring your binoculars and spot birds at Hellegatsplaten nature reserve. This true bird hotspot is home to special bird species, such as the European Fish Eagle. And the vast Krammerse Slikken area is also rich in birds. Feeling hungry? Settle down on a waterside terrace or stroll through the old village centre of Oude-Tonge in search of the tastiest piece of apple pie.
Places to recharge more than just your bike
In between cycling, you can also enjoy your well-earned rest here. Make a stop during your cycling tour and settle down at one of the many cafés and restaurants. Go for a drink with a sea view or try a fish in the picturesque village centre of Ouddorp. Do you prefer to relax after cycling? You can do so in a cosy tea garden or orchard while enjoying a delicious cup of coffee.
Routes you must have cycled
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MTB route Ouddorp
MTB route OuddorpThe Kop van Goeree mountain bike route is a great route for beginners, but certainly offers enough of a challenge for the average mountain biker!
(31.9 km)
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Best of Nature Cycle Route
Best of Nature Cycle RouteGoeree-Overflakkee has been named the best sustainable nature destination in the world!
(33.9 km)
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Bunker cycle route Goeree
Bunker cycle route GoereeCycling route along war heritage in dunes, on dykes & schurvelingen.
(35 km)
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Drowning Land - route West
Drowning Land - route WestDuring WWII in 1944, Flakkeese polders, with their fertile fields and characteristic wide vistas, turned into inland seas.
(40.5 km)
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Drowning Land - route East
Drowning Land - route EastDuring WWII in 1944, Flakkeese polders, with their fertile fields and characteristic wide vistas, turned into inland seas.
(45 km)
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On the trail of The Disaster - route west
On the trail of The Disaster - route westStellendam - Cycle and walk past 'gift houses' on Goeree-Overflakkee.
(33 km)
What kind of a cyclist are you?
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Mileage eater
Explore the islandOn a bike, you really experience the environment. You see so much more, hear everything and smell the surroundings. The cycle junction network and the various theme routes are the ideal navigation during a beautiful day on the bike.
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Rap pedal
Get on the pedalsYou love to start the day with a brisk lap on the road bike. Goeree-Overflakkee has a special rap pedal route for the cyclists among us.
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Terrain driver
Get off the beaten trackCycle along the horizon through the dunes. Dodge the trees as you race through the forest and switch back for a moment when you suddenly enter the old town of Goedereede.
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Nature lover
Drive into natureA cycle path has been constructed along a large part of our coastline. You will cycle through the dunes and slikken van Flakkee.
Define your own route
With the cycle route network, you can easily map out your own cycle route via all kinds of cycle junctions on the island. But there are also numerous theme routes to cycle. This will take you to the nicest spots on the island, let you enjoy the view and learn something more. From bird-watching routes to routes for real mileage eaters. A handy cycling junction map is for sale at the VVV tourist info in Ouddorp.
